Digital Summer Camp Guide Released on Feb 9 | | |
Our digital camp guide will be available on our website beginning at 8:30 am on Mon, Feb 9. Registration opens as soon as the guide is released.
2026 Camp Opportunities
- Pee Wee, Mini, Junior, Senior and Teen Day Camp with Extended Time options
- Junior Leaders and Counselor in Training Programs
- Summer Adventure at Barlina House
- Are Your Ready for Kindergarten Camp
- Chess Scholars Chess Camp
- Cooking Camp
- Bead Art Camp
- Variety Art Camp
- Creativity Art Camp
- Financial Literacy: Get Ready for Money in the Real World
- Investing 101: Get Ready for Your Future
- Reading with Robots
- Robotics Academy
- STEAM Camp
- Creative Writing
- Let's Code It
- Sky High Engineering
- Electricity & Magnetmania
- Ultimate Gaming Camp
- Cyber-Crawler Robot
- Hydropower Explorers
- Jr Lifeguard Camp
- Golf N' Tennis Camp at The Racket Club
- Sailing Camp
- Lake Leisure Camp
- Dance Camps-Tiny Tots, Dance Camp, Pop Princess Dance Camp, Theatre Camp (Mary Poppins Jr)
- Hot Shots Camps-Mini Games & More, Total Sports, Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Multi-Sport, Cheerleading, Golf, Track & Field, Ninja,
- Skyhawks Sports Camps-Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Cheerleading, Track & Field,
- EVP Camps- Beach Volleyball, Spike N' Splash, Sand Volleyball, Indoor Volleyball, Spike 'N Serve
- Trinity Academy Ninja Camp
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Ages 21+
Take some time for a relaxing evening of yoga and social time all while overlooking beautiful Crystal Lake. Each participant will be allowed one 8 oz wine pour at the conclusion of class time.
Fri, Feb 6, 6-7:30 pm
Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake
$20 res/$26 non-res, advance registration required (fee increases by $5 after Feb 2)
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Zumba Galentines Dance Party
Ages 21+
Our fitness instructors take turns leading a fun party with social time afterwards including one 8 oz glass of wine or sparkling water. No Zumba experience necessary!
Fri, Feb 6, 7:15-8:45 pm
Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
$20 res/$26 non-res, advance registration required (fee increases by $5 after Feb 2)
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Snowbird Softball Tourney
Ages 18+
Just a few more team sports available! Get a team together and enter our 16" Co-Rec Snowbird Softball Tournament. Tournament format is to be determined based on registration (single elimination with consolation division or double elimination). Minimum 2 game guarantee. Monetary award for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.
Registration deadline Jan 30
$300/team
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Dance Lessons + Open Floor = Your Weekend Plans
6:30-9 pm at Main Beach Pavilion
Fri, Jan 30
Sat, Feb 7
Fri, Feb 20
Fri, Mar 20
Fri, Apr 17
Fri, May 1
Join us for a fun, welcoming night on the dance floor! Ages 15+. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with a beginner-friendly couples lesson starting shortly after. Then enjoy open dancing from 7:30–9:00 PM featuring Swing, Latin, Ballroom, Country—and requests!
Water and light refreshments provided.
$10 residents / $13 non-residents
Pre-registration encouraged online; paper forms and cash/check accepted at the door. Register online by clicking on the program code on page 57 of the digital guide
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Mom & Me Mini Pajama Party
PJs, snacks & mini memories!
It’s time to grab your comfiest pajamas and party with your favorite little sidekick! Our Mom & Mini Pajama Party (ages 3–10) is a cozy night filled with crafts, treats, music, giggles, and pajama-perfect fun.
Fri, Feb 27 | 6–8 pm
Main Beach Pavilion
$40 res / $52 non-res (per child, includes one adult)
Snuggly vibes, silly smiles, and sweet dreams guaranteed!
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Daughter Date Night
Ages 4-10
Step into the magical land of Oz for a night to remember. Dress to impress in your Emerald City best of favorite Oz inspired attire. This event will sell out-register soon!
Fri, Mar 6
Sat, Mar 7
6-8 pm
Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake
$25 res/$35 non res, per person + $15/$25 additional daughter. Registration is per guest, not per pair, so be sure to register each person attending.
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There is still time to register!
winter/spring sessions offered now through May
Browse the digital guide via the buttons below and click on the program code to link directly to online registration. Programs with less than minimum enrolled are at risk of cancellation.
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Hot Shots Sports Basketball-begins Feb 24
Hot Shots Pee Wee Hockey-begins Apr 14
Hot Shots Flag Football-begins Apr 16
Hot Shots Dodgeball-begins Feb 23
Hot Shots Sports Pee Wee & Junior Soccer, Soccer Skills 101
Hot Shots Sports T-Ball, begins Feb 21
Hot Shots Softball/Baseball Hitting Clinic-begins Feb 25
Hot Shots Nerf Elite Battle-begins Feb 24
Hot Shots Sports Mini Ninja Warrior & Junior Ninja Warrior-begins Feb 25
Hot Shots Parent Tot Sports, T-Ball, Ninja Warrior, Soccer, Basketball, page 28, begins Feb 21
Trinity Gymnastics & Ninja-begins Mar 5, page 39
Junior Golf Clinics-begins Apr 4
Skyhawks Track & Field-begins Apr 1
Skyhawks Lacrosse-begins Apr 4
Skyhawks Cheerleading Camp-begins Mar 23
EVP Volleyball Skills and Drills-begins Feb 5
Illinois Shotokan Pre-Karate and Karate (Beginner-Advanced)-begins Apr 7, page 42
Hapkido-begins Feb 23, page 42
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Tot-Teen Variety
Art Attack, Feb 7, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 2
Punk'd Out Portraits-Mar 8, May 3
Kids Cooking-begins Feb 4, Mar 4 and Apr 8
Little Investigators-Feb 7 & Feb 21
Kids Yoga-begins Mar 30
Baton Twirling-begins Mar 21
Chess Scholars-begins Apr 13
STEAM-begins Apr 15
CSI with Sky High Engineering-begins Apr 7
Know Before You Fly: Drones-Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19
Chattergirls-begins Feb 10
Babysitting Training-next date Apr 3
Graphic Novel-begins Feb 13
Digital Art-begins Apr 16
Sister Act Jr Musical Theater-begins Jan 23
Tot Dance Classes-page 26-27
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Adult Class sessions Feb-Apr
Sip & Paint-Feb 18, Mar 11, Apr 15, May 6
Watercolor Painting-begins Feb 17
Women's Self Defense Clinic-Feb 15
Healthy Knees, Healthier You Workshop-Feb 28
Adult Trips, pages 60-63
Fitness & Yoga, pages 48-53
Yoga & Wine Social-Feb 6
Zumba Dance Party-Feb 6
Illinois Shotokan Pre-Karate and Karate (Beginner-Advanced), page 42
Adult Indoor Golf Clinics, page 43
Hapkido, page 42
Social Dance Nights with Lessons-Jan 30, Feb 7, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 1
Line Dancing-begins Apr 6
Barn Dance-Mar 13, May 15
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Nature Class sessions begin Feb-Apr
Nature Tots -ages 3-5
Animal Architects
Animal X-Games
Shamrock Science
The Seeds We Eat
When Spring Comes
Nature Explorers-ages 6-12
Nature Stationery
Exploring Animal Architects
Fun with Fairy Art
Nature Zines
Spring Fairy Flowers
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Tots
Itty Bitty Ballerina, begins Feb 4 or Apr 1
Youth-Teen
Sister Act Jr. Musical Theater, begins Jan 23
K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Camp, Mar 23-Mar 27
Adult
Barn Dance Nights
Line Dancing
Adult Social Dance Nights
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Upcoming Colonel Palmer House programs
Barbie Tea Party
The Little Shamrock
Happy Horse Haven
The Wiz of Fizz: Soda Pop Workshop
Parlor Royalties, A Victorian Spring Tea
The Spark in the Stone
| | News from Our Environmental Committee | | Thanks to you, we kept 967 lbs of old holiday lights out of trash bins. This brings our 3 year collection total to 2857 lbs! Holiday lights should NOT go in your curbside recycling. These “tanglers” get wrapped around recycling equipment and jam the screens at the processor. Great job to everyone who made the trip to our recycling containers this holiday season! | | |
Get a jump on your summer employment-Crystal Lake Park District seasonal summer 2026 are now posted! Check back often, new jobs are posted regularly.
Positions include:
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Considering Preschool for Your 3-5 Year Old for 2026-2027?
Be sure to Check Out Barlina House Preschool!
Visit us at the Preschool Fair at the Crystal Lake Public Library
Sat, Jan 31, 9:30 am-Noon
Call 815-477-5403 to set up a personal tour
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